Collapsible coop.



S. R. STUTLER.

COLLAPSIBLE COOP.

APPLICATION FILED NOV- 3.19M.

1,298,598. Patented Mar. 25,1919.

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COLLAPSIBLE COOP.

APPLICATION FILED Nov. 3, 1917.

1,298,598. Patented Mar. 25,1919.

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SANTFORD R. STUTLER, OF BRISTOL, WEST VIRGINIA.

COLLAPSIBLE COOP.

Specification of Letters Patent.

P'atented Mar. 25,1919.

Application filed November 3, 1917. Serial N 0. 200,105.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1,-SANTF0RD R. ST'UTLER, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Bristol, in the county of Harrison and State of WestVirginia, have invented new and useful Improvements in CollapsibleCoops, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a coop of the collapsible type, and theprimary object of the invention is to provide a coop of this characterwherein the side frames of the coop are so connected that the coop topand side frames may be simultaneously raised or lowered in the settingup or the collapsing of the coop.

Another object of the invention is to provide the coop with latches ofthe novel construction which may be employed to maintain the coop in setup position or to hold the same collapsed.

A further object of the invention is to provide the door of the coopwith a latch bar which is of unique and simple construction.

WVith these and other objects in View, the invention resides in thenovel combination and arrangement of parts which will be herein afterdescribed and c aimed.

The preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, although no restriction is nec-v essarily made tothe precise details of construction therein shown, as changes,alterations, and modifications within the scope of the claim may beresorted to when desired.

In the drawings:

Fi ure 1 is a perspective view of the collapsi le coop constructed inaccordance with the invention.

Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section therethrough.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the coop collapsed.

Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view of one of the brackets associatedwith the coop frames.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of one of the clips associated with theends of the side rails.

Fig. 7 is a perspectiveview of one of the brackets associated with theends of the end frames and Fig. 8 is a perspective view show ng themeeting ends of one side and end rail.

Like characters of reference denote correspondin parts throughout theseveral views in t e drawings.

Referring now to the drawing in detail the letter A designates acollapsible coop construction in accordance with the invention whereinthe coop bottom 10 has secured thereto side rails 11 and end rails 12.The ends of the side rails 11 are slotted as at 13 and reinforced byclips 14 of U-shape in cross section, each clip having formed thereon atits outer end an upstanding car 15. Bearings 16 are formed upon the endsof the end rails 12 and extend within the slots in the side rails 11.

A pair of frames 17 provide sides for the coop with each frame includingan upper rail 17 a lower rail 19, and end rails 20. The end rails 20 ofthe frames 17 have formed therein adjacent their ends circumferentiallyextending grooves 21 into which extend loops 22 of the side rails 11 tohingedly connect the frames 17 with the coop bottom. The cars 15 on theclips 14 through their engagement with the end rails of the frame serveto prevent longitudinal shifting of the frames 1'5.

The lower corners of the frames 17 are braced by L-shaped brackets 23,the arms of which having formed thereon ears 2 1 between which the endand lower rails of the frames pass. The cars 24 are provided with holesregistering with holes in the ears 15 through which screws or nails arepassed for pivotally mounting the frame 17 and assisting the loops 22.The upper corners of the frame 17 are braced by brackets 25, similar inconstruction with the brackets 23 with the exception that the brackets25 have formed upon one arm thereon a tongue 26 which extends beyond theto rail of the frames 17 for a purpose whic will hereinafter appear.

A pair of frames 27 which are identical in construction with the sideframes 17, form the ends of the coop and have connected with their endand bottom rails L-shaped brackets 28, from which extend loops 29 havinpassing therethrough the bearings 16 on tile end rails 12, to hingedlyconnect the end frames with the coop bottom.

A frame 30 which serves as the coop top includes side rails 31, endrails 32 and a pair of spaced and longitudinally extending rails 33. Thecorners of the top frame 30 are braced by brackets 34 corresponding incon- Copies of this patent} may be obtained for fivecents each, byaddressing the Commissioner of Patents,-

struction to the brackets 23. Links 35 have their terminals pivotallyconnected with the end rails of the side frames 17 and with the endrails 32 of theooop top, so that the side frames of the coop may besimultaneously raised or lowered with the coop top facilitating thesetting up, -or collapsing of the coop.

. Latch yokes 36 for maintaining the end frames of the coop in avertical position when the coop is setup, have their arms connected withaportion of the coop top. The arms of the latch yokes are offset betweentheir ends to provide shoulders 37 against which the upperrails of theend frames bear when the end frames are in vertical position.

The portions of the arms of the latch yokes which extendbeyon'd theshoulders 37 provide extensions 38 by means of which the latch yokes maybe raised to disengage the shoulders 37 from the endframes when the coopis to be collapsed.

Plates 3-9' are secured centrally of the side rails 31 of the coop topand have-formed thereon notched ears 40" each of which is provided withan inclined face 41. Yokes 43' are secured centrally on the side rails11 with the cross bars of the yokes adapted to engage theears 40 on theplates 39 when the'coop' is collapsed to maintain the frames of the coopin folded position. I

A door 44 for closing the opening in the coop top has formed thereon alreep'erloop 45 through which is passed a spring pressed bar 46 mountedto slide on the door 4%.

When the coop is set up asshown inFig. 1 in the drawings and it isdesired to collapse thus the coop, the latch yokes 36 are disengagedfrom the end frames to permit the end frames to be swung inwardly uponthe coop bottom. The side frames 17 of the coop which are held againstoutward movement by the tongues on the brackets 25 are now pushedinwardly and the weight of the coop top causes these side frames tofold. upon the bottom of the coop and beneath the coop.

which is highly efficient for the purpose setforth.

Having thus described the inventiomwhat is claimed as new, is

In a collapsible coop, atop frame having; side frames swingingly'connected therewith,"

a bottom, side rails on said bottom with which said side frames areswingin-glyconnected havin slots at the ends thereof, end rails on saidottom' having bearings spaced from the ends thereof and having theirextremities extending within said slots, end frames, and brackets at thelower corners of the end frames having loops formed thereon throughwhich said bearings are passed whereby said end frames are 'swinginglymounted.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature.

SANTFORD S'TUTLER.

Washington, D. C.

